Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Willow Grove Primary School; Elstow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Willow Grove Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils across key stages as the school grows.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, with salary on Scale Grade 5 (FTE £26,824-£31,022). Actual pro rata circa £20,448-£23,648.

You will work with dedicated staff to raise attainment, foster a love of learning, and contribute to the Arts-centred vision of the school.

Qualifications

• The post is a Level 3 Teaching Assistant role at Willow Grove Primary School.

Responsibilities

• Have high expectations of our children in all aspects of school life.
• Forge and maintain positive working relationships with children and their families.
• Be ambitious for themselves and the school.
• Be supportive of the school’s vision to be a Centre of Excellence for the Arts.

Job description

WILLOW GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year

Salary Scale Grade 5 - (FTE £26,824 - £31,022) Actual c£20,448 - c£23648

Start date ASAP

Willow Grove Primary School is a new four-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, this is an outstanding opportunity to join the Trust as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant.

Willow Grove Primary School is a dynamic learning community with high standards of behaviour, academic excellence and creativity at its core. Through rigorous academic standards, we lead boldly and prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world. We provide opportunities to engage with the Arts and Culture in an exciting, diverse curriculum and promote reading for pleasure to ignite curiosity and nurture imagination. We aim to develop intrinsic motivation for a lifelong love of learning. Through our approach, we empower pupils to express themselves authentically and support them to become who they want to be.

Part of the Kingsbridge Educational Trust, this is an outstanding and rare opportunity to play a key role in the development and growth of this exciting new school from its very early stages. You will need to be flexible enough to thrive in an ever-changing environment as the school grows over its first few years.

We are looking for a dedicated, dynamic and creative colleague committed to team-working and developing excellence for our pupils, you will be capable of working with different age ranges across the school. Excellent conditions of service will be offered.

The successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations of our children in all aspects of school life;
• Have the ability to forge and maintain positive working relationships with children and their families;
• Be ambitious for themselves and the school;
• Be supportive of the school’s vision to be a Centre of Excellence for the Arts.

Closing date for applications is 8am on Wednesday 16th September 2026

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Kingsbridge Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post prior to commencement.